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Thanksgiving Events in Pacifica 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Pacifica with festive dinners, brunches, buffets, Turkey Trots, parades, family-friendly activities, Friendsgiving parties, holiday markets, volunteer opportunities, food drives, cruises, and seasonal events. Whether you're planning a traditional Thanksgiving feast or looking for unique things to do, discover the best Thanksgiving events happening in Pacifica.

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Nov 1–81680 Bryant St, Palo Alto8 days

Fall Tango Series for Beginners, 6 Sundays in Palo Alto

✨ FALL TANGO SERIES • FOR BEGINNERS ✨ Six Sundays at Feeling Flow · Palo Alto Discover Argentine tango: an embrace, a shared rhythm, and a conversation without words. Karn, partnered by Shirin, invite you to a playful, progressive introduction to connec

2:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 7SummerWinds Nursery, Cupertino

Naturally Beautiful: Pressed Flower Pumpkins - Cupertino

Give pumpkins a botanical twist! Create your own beautiful pressed-flower pumpkin to display this Thanksgiving. $20 per person. Give your Thanksgiving décor a beautiful botanical twist! Join us for a

10:30 AM

$20

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Sat, Nov 7Aegis & Auto Pro Detailing, Dublin

Carsgiving Car Show

Calling all Porsche owners and enthusiasts! � Join us for CARSGIVING, a Thanksgiving Car Show celebrating the passion, style, and community behind exotic cars. Come see an amazing lineup of Porsches, Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and other exotic cars. Bring

11:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 7Third Street Boxing Gym, San Francisco

Thanksgiving Throwdown 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable holiday clash as elite fighters step into the ring at the Thanksgiving Throwdown! This high-stakes showdown brings together top amateur talent from across the region. This act

12:00 PM

$33.85 – $76.54

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Sat, Nov 7The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sunnyvale

🍁 Thanksgiving Gathering for Single Adults 36+ 🍂

🍁 Thanksgiving Gathering 🍂 Single Adults 36+ are welcome to join us for a casual evening of faith, fun, and fellowhip on Saturday, November 7 from 5-8pm at 771 E Fremont Ave. in Sunnyvale, CA 94087. Bring a side 🥗 dish or dessert 🧁 to share. And sign-up f

5:00 PM

Sun, Nov 8Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, Oakland

The Blessed & Thankful Experience

An uplifting afternoon of gospel music, worship and thanksgiving! Free admission, donations appreciated. VIP experience available. THE BLESSED & THANKFUL EXPERIENCE Join Deanne Brewer

3:00 PM

Free – $44.52VolunteerLive music

Tue, Nov 10Kolping Center, San Francisco

Queen's Hive Thanksgiving Arrangement Workshop

Join the Queen’s Hive for a guided Thanksgiving Arrangement Workshop! Get creative, enjoy a relaxing activity, and connect with other women! Join us for a lovely evening of creativity, conversation, and con

6:00 PM

$15

Thu, Nov 125201 Great America Pkwy #138, Santa Clara

Thanksgiving & Diwali Potluck Celebration

Our Thanksgiving & Diwali Potluck brought KW Elevate together to share delicious food, celebrate traditions, and enjoy community! Our Thanksgiving & Diwali Potluck Celebration was a wonderful opport

12:00 AM

Free

Fri, Nov 131196 Lime Dr, Sunnyvale

Preschool Discovery Days – Giving Thanks Together

Join us for a special Preschool Discovery Day as we celebrate the season of giving together! Little learners will enjoy festive, hands-on activities centered around gratitude, kindness, and togetherness. Come experience the warmth of our Stratford communi

10:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14Autry Park, Houston

Move it Forward

Join us in person to connect, get inspired, and take your next steps forward! MOVE IT FORWARD 🦃 Turkey Trot + Pilates for a Cause 📅 Saturday, November 14 📍 Autry Park 🕘 8:30 AM - 12:00

8:30 AM

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Sat, Nov 141177 Laurelwood Rd., Santa Clara

ROLF Thanksgiving Fair

📌 SAVE THE DATE!! The wait is over—our Thanksgiving celebration is BACK! 🎉 Bring your family and friends for Free food, Free games, jump house, live music, and a raffle with exciting prizes! 📅 Date: Saturday, Nov 14 | 11 AM – 3 PM 📍 Location: River of Li

11:00 AM

Live music

Thanksgiving table decor and hosting essentials

From the thermometer that saves the turkey to the tablecloth, the kids’ table and a hat for the Turkey Trot. Check delivery dates before you order.

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Thanksgiving events near Pacifica

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

Since 1621

The history of Thanksgiving

It began with a harvest. In the autumn of 1621, the Plymouth colonists and their Wampanoag neighbours shared three days of food in a good year. Nobody called it Thanksgiving then. It took two more centuries, a determined editor and a president in the middle of a war to turn it into the day we know: a Thursday in November for family, food and being grateful.

Most of what fills the day now came later. The parade, the football, the morning Turkey Trot and the long table of sides were added by one generation after another, which is why every family’s Thanksgiving looks a little different.

  1. 1621After their first harvest, the Plymouth colonists hold three days of feasting. Massasoit arrives with about 90 Wampanoag men, who bring five deer.
  2. 1789George Washington proclaims the first national day of thanksgiving, for Thursday, 26 November.
  3. 1846–63Sarah Josepha Hale, the magazine editor who wrote “Mary Had a Little Lamb”, writes to five presidents asking for one national day.
  4. 1863In the middle of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln makes the last Thursday of November a national Thanksgiving. It has been kept every year since.
  5. 1896Buffalo runs its first YMCA Turkey Trot, now the oldest footrace held every year in North America — a year older than the Boston Marathon.
  6. 1924Macy’s holds its first parade in New York, with animals from the Central Park Zoo. The giant balloons arrive in 1927.
  7. 1934The Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving for the first time, and football becomes part of the afternoon.
  8. 1939–41Franklin Roosevelt moves the day a week earlier to lengthen the shopping season. People call it “Franksgiving”, so Congress fixes it for good: the fourth Thursday of November.
  9. 1957Canada settles on the second Monday of October for its own Thanksgiving, which goes back to 1578.
  10. 1989George H. W. Bush gives the first formal presidential turkey pardon, now a White House tradition.

Thanksgiving in Pacifica: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Pacifica in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Pacifica run from Nov 1 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Pacifica on Thanksgiving Day?

15 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Indigenous Peoples Thanksgiving Sunrise Gathering at Alcatraz Island, San Francisco California, The Village Bakery's Thanksgiving To-Go and Gratitude Flow: Thanksgiving Day Yoga Workshop with Pete Guinosso at The Green Yogi.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Pacifica?

14 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Give Thanks Dinner Dance Party w/ The Bob Gutierrez Band at Verdi Club, Lucas Bar & Grill Micro Wine Dinner at Lucas Bar & Grill at Delta Hotels Santa Clara Silicon Valley and Newark Pavilion Holy Ghost Poker Night. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Pacifica?

Yes: Move it Forward at Autry Park (Sat, Nov 14) and Goated Run Club · HERD 004 · Turkey Run at Harbor Bay Trail (Sat, Nov 21).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Pacifica?

The City Eats - 2026 THANKSGIVING GIVEBACK and Volunteer Broom Pull Event Saturday after Thanksgiving at Wunderlich County Park are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Pacifica?

Yes: 28 of the 100 listed are free, including Garden of Earthly Delights at Akoma a 'Thanks for Nothing' Comedy Show, The Blessed & Thankful Experience at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church and Thanksgiving & Diwali Potluck Celebration. Tickets for the rest run from $8.24 to $588.73.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Pacifica?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are FRIENDSGIVING REGGAETON & HIP HOP @ THE GRAND 10PM (Nov 25–26), Thanksgiving Food Giveaway at Shiloh Church (Mon, Nov 23) and PAN DULCE NITE B4 THANKSGIVING W/RPDR ALLSTAR JESSICA WILD LIVE @ BEAUX SF (Nov 25–26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Pacifica?

Yes: 5 more events are listed within reach, in San Francisco, Daly City, Oakland and Santa Cruz and more.

When is Thanksgiving 2026?

In the United States, Thursday, November 26, 2026 — always the fourth Thursday of November. Canada celebrates earlier, on Monday, October 12, the second Monday of October.

What is Friendsgiving?

A Thanksgiving meal shared with friends rather than family, usually on a day near the holiday. Many restaurants and bars host Friendsgiving dinners and parties, so you can skip the cooking.

Do I need to book Thanksgiving dinner in advance?

Yes, as early as you can. Restaurants serving a Thanksgiving menu often fill up a week or more ahead, and many offer a set menu at fixed seatings on the day.